Remove/install propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050MSC

Remove/install propeller shaft

25.05.2020

Model

167 with engine 176, 177, 256.9, 264, 274

Shown on vehicle with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

1

Propeller shaft

3

Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

2

Reinforcement

4

Flex disk

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Secure vehicle to prevent it moving away.

2

Put transmission into neutral position.

3

Release parking brake.

4

Remove exhaust system.

Model 167 with engine 176, 177

AR49.10-P-7142MNO

Model 167 with engine 264

AR49.10-P-7142MRK

Model 167 with engine 256.9

AR49.10-P-7142MSC

Model 167 with engine 274.9

AR49.10-P-7283MRM

5

Remove rear left and right underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001ME

6

Remove holder of exhaust system from reinforcement (2).

Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264, 274

 Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1018-02P

 Model 167 with engine 274Bolt, center reinforcement/center exhaust system holder to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1017-02I

7

Remove all heat shields in area of propeller shaft (1).

8

Remove reinforcement (2).

Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264, 274

 Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1018-02P

 Model 167 with engine 274Bolt, center reinforcement/center exhaust system holder to frame floor assembly

*BA49.10-P-1017-02I

9

Mark propeller shaft (1) relative to flanges at transfer case and rear axle differential.

 In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.

10

Mark propeller shaft intermediate bearing(3) relative to frame floor assembly.

 In order when installing to be able to reproduce the installation position used by the plant.

11

Loosen screws on propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3).

 Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

*BA41.40-P-1001-01C

12

Remove propeller shaft (1) from transfer case or adapter housing.

Tightening procedure for rear propeller shaft to transfer case

AR41.10-P-0050-17MSC

 Installation:
Observe tightening procedure and markings applied during removal.
Otherwise noise development and vibrations will occur.

 Aid of helper required.

 Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft at transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle)

*BA41.10-P-1001-01F

 Counterholder

*176589004000

13

Remove flex disk (4) from rear axle differential.

AR41.10-P-0040-02MSC



Drift for releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

 Installation:
Observe the markings made during removal.
Otherwise noise development and vibrations will occur.

 The flex disk (4) remains on the propeller shaft(1).

 Aid of helper required.

 Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01F

 Counterholder

*176589004000

14

Unscrew screws from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) and remove propeller shaft (1).

 Installation:
Tighten screws lightly by hand and secure only after the propeller shaft(1) is secured to the transfer case and the flex disk(4) is secured to the rear axle differential.
Observe the markings made during removal.
Vibrations in the drive train and damage may otherwise occur.


Make sure that the propeller shaft halves do not fall apart.
Otherwise damage will occur.



Check

15

Check propeller shaft intermediate bearing(3) for damage and wear.

If problems exist,



replace drive shaft (1).

16

Check pilot bushings for wear and damage.

If problems exist,



replace drive shaft (1).

17

Check flex disk(4) for damage and wear.



AP41.10-P-4152B

If problems exist,



Replace flex disk (4).

 Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

*BA41.10-P-1002-01F

 Counterholder

*176589004000

18

Install in the reverse order.

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1001-01F

Self-locking screw/bolt of propeller shaft at transfer case/adapter housing (to rear axle)

Stage 1

Nm

40

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.10-P-1002-01F

Self-locking screw/bolt on rear propeller shaft/rear axle differential

Self-locking nut

Nm

-

Direct threaded connection

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA41.40-P-1001-01C

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Nm

25

 Exhaust system

Number

Designation

Model 167 with engine 274

BA49.10-P-1017-02I

Bolt, center reinforcement/center exhaust system holder to frame floor assembly

M10

Nm

50

 Exhaust system

Number

Designation

Model 167 with engine 256

Model 167 with engine 264

BA49.10-P-1018-02P

Bolt, center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

M10

Nm

50

50